Powering Through Politics With Purpose

As the 2025 Colorado legislative session comes to a close, I want to share what this means for your cooperative — and, more importantly, what it means for you.

Cooperatives like Poudre Valley REA are uniquely positioned to go beyond politics. We don’t serve shareholders or chase profits; we serve you, our member-owners. This means we collaborate with both sides of the aisle to protect your interests and ensure that your lights stay on and your bills remain manageable.

We have successfully maintained dependable and affordable power for you, even as the energy landscape becomes more complex.

Looking ahead, we expect a continued influx of proposed legislation that could significantly impact your electricity. While many of these proposals are well-intentioned, they could have tangible effects on the two things that may matter most to you: reliability and affordability.

We rarely ask our members for assistance, but the time may come when we’ll need to call on you — or at least keep you informed — because new legislation could affect what we can do, how much it costs, or how reliably we can provide service.

That’s why we created Cooperative Voices, our grassroots advocacy network. This is a straightforward way for you to stay informed. We will notify you when we notice a proposal in Denver that could affect our members in northern Colorado. We’ll explain what is happening, why it matters, and how it could impact your energy and finances.

Most importantly, we will equip you with the tools to make your voice heard when it matters most.

Our goal isn’t to influence your political views; it’s to inform you, clearly and transparently, about the decisions that could shape your energy future.

As we move forward from this year’s legislative session, please remember: Your cooperative is committed to keeping your power on and costs down. However, ensuring this future may require more more than our efforts in the Capitol — it may require yours as well.

Join us, stay informed, and be part of Cooperative Voices. Your voice matters when it comes to your energy.